Right now, I am an aspiring real estate agent specializing in investment properties while also in the process of developing an app!

I would just add that probate isn't really a painful process in most situations.

I'm just not seeing any strategy that can offset to any significant degree, the depreciating nature of either asset.  

I realize I am not cut out for the entire REI process of consistently finding multiple properties for particular exit strategies. 

I like the notion of protecting peoples privacy to process.

in a vast interview process with many steps before allowing someone to move in. a new roomie is an everyone-decision, not a landlord-only decision; if you're expecting people to co-exist in a space together (for longer than just a few months), you have to make sure they all have some things in common, or at minimum have the right expectations in terms of cleanliness and routine habits.someone working the night shift and someone else having a 5am rise-time, or someone who works from home in a call-center job is not going to jive well for example. and someone who doesnt handle conflict well is not going to jive with someone who is brutally honest and up front about issues. happy to go into more deets on how we do things if it will help. this can certainly be lucrative in terms of cash flow, but there are huge mud puddles i have stepped in over the years which i have had to learn to navigate.

I am new to this, and you may find the answers with this process as well of course so I consider asking here worthwhile as well.

This helps the process move much quicker on my virtual deals.

You can build your own team i.e. title co, insurance, pm, contractors, handyman,process server, lender etc.... or you can find an operator who can get you going in that market while simultaneously building out your team.Section 8 housing is a great way to ensure consistency with rent payments however not all tenant who have HCV pay 0%.

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